There are 4 ways to get from Chilaw to Negombo by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Negombo is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2600 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Negombo is to drive which takes 50 min and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chilaw and arriving at Negombo. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chilaw and arriving at Negombo. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Chilaw and Negombo is 47 km. The road distance is 44.9 km.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Negombo without a car is to bus which takes 40 min and costs .
The bus from Chilaw to Negombo takes 40 min including transfers and departs three times a day.
Chilaw to Negombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.
Chilaw to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chilaw station.
The best way to get from Chilaw to Negombo is to bus which takes 40 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2600 and takes 1h 37m.
What companies run services between Chilaw, Sri Lanka and Negombo, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Chilaw to Negombo 3 times a day, and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Chilaw to Negombo 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,600 and the journey takes 1h 37m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Chilaw to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 1,400–2,600
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Chilaw to Negombo
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,500
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More Questions & Answers
Chilaw to Negombo bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Negombo station.
Chilaw to Negombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Negombo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Negombo is 45 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Chilaw to Negombo.
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